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Finished Bredli Cage

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Here is my finished cage. I am not too happy with the substrate but when I clean it out next time I'll fix that and maybe add a few plants. But here is what I have done, let me know what you guys think.
 
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Thanks Annabella!

I really don't like the aspen bedding, in a week or two I was planning on changing the bedding to ExoTerra Plantation Soil. Also, I have 2 PVC pipes on either side under all the aspen for hiding, I was planning on getting rid of that and instead buying cork bark tubes. I wanted to add some plants, I have some English ivy and like you said Annabella some pothos.
 
Just Bell is fine.

I always forget the english ivy, it's one of the few plants that refuse to live for me. I've heard tell it's good stuff though. The eco earth is a bear to deal with in water bowls but my saharan sand boas like it. Moss is pretty nice too but you have to watch it with feeding. I still haven't found a bedding for any of my snakes that I'm completely happy with.

I'm still using pvc tubes for mine but they're out growing them fast. There's a dead tree next door I'm going to pillage this week.

Are those foam rocks for the background?

I couldn't get the page you posted the pics of him in last time to load enough to comment (dial up sucks) but he's beautiful or handsome.. beautifully handsome!
 
I am going to have a go at the ivy, see how it does for me. So far I've tried several brands and types not happy with any of them. I tried Zillia's Douglas Fir w/ Eucalyptus it had the right color but it was too fine, I was worried it would cause respiratory problems only thing left to try is coconut fibers. See how it looks and if the lil guy likes it.

I love PVC pipes have used with all my snake enclosure and plus they are dirt cheap but I wanted a more natural look to it, hopefully the cork tubes will work well. It's expensive though, but then again most everything is expensive on college student budget :)

I used foam and "Great Stuff" and then poured cement over it and sprayed on some non-toxic dyes. I kept up with the background progress in this tread: http://www.faunaclassifieds.com/forums/showthread.php?t=173998

Thanks Bell. He's a real nice looking snake with a personality to match.
 
Awesome finished product man! Glad it turned out how you hoped! Are you still planning on coming to FL for vacation this summer? :beer:

Bell, PM me!
 
Thanks Yaz. That's my plan I haven't sat down and planned the trip, focusing on college 4 finals 2 more weeks before I graduate. I'll let you know.
 
Here's ow it looked before:
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Big Daddy Jaison exploring his new setup:
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I made some major changes, I removed the substrate and used coco fiber. Should I be worried if he consumes a lil bit of during feeding?

After seeing some great looking bredli I decided to change my basking Zoo-Med light bulb to Exo-Terra Daylight halogen bulb (it's a UVA bulb). The bulb is a lot whiter so no more yellow tint. I also removed the PVC pipes and got two cork bark tubes. I added some plants as well, waiting on ESU Rock planter to hide the pot. I also added some fake plants in the corner to hide the UTH wire and so far it looks a lot more natural. I'll be posting some pics very soon.

Thanks for all your help and comments!!!

PS If anyone is wants some hides (mini & medium) PM me, I bought them from reptilebasics.com. I also have Zilla Lizard liter (Douglas fir) I don't recommend this for snakes. I have no use for any of these supplies and I prefer if someone had use for them. They are all free just pay shipping.
 
Where did the pics go for this? i love enclosure pics and especially anything to do with Bredli's. I am new so maybe that is the reason?
 
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Where did the pics go for this? i love enclosure pics and especially anything to do with Bredli's. I am new so maybe that is the reason?
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I don't think it has anything to do with you being new. I feel the same way. You should also check out Morelia Python Community Do you have any Bredlis?

I did some updates on the tank, I'm just waiting for some plants.
 
Thanks Phil. It's going through some changes since the last pic. I had to pick better plants because he decided the ivy's was a comfortable resting spot and destroyed the plant.
 
hey koshy i love bredl's..you have a great set up..its always nice to see a fellow herper get really into its animals enclosure..thumbs up to you.
 
Thanks Brian. The cage is focal point in the room so I thought I'd make it look pleasing instead of plain tank. It's a shame not too many others do it, I love natural enclosures.
 
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